The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.95 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft